Judges 6:38 cpdv — And so it was done. And rising in the night, wringing out the fleece, he filled a vessel with the dew.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And so it was done. And rising in the night, wringing out the fleece, he filled a vessel with the dew. "

— Judges 6:38, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 6 — Context

35

And he sent messengers into all of Manasseh, who also followed him, and other messengers into Asher, and Zebulun, and Naphtali, who went to meet him.

36

And Gideon said to God: “If you will save Israel by my hand, just as you have said:

37

I will set this wool fleece on the threshing floor. If there will be dew only on the fleece, and all the ground is dry, I will know that by my hand, as you have said, you will free Israel.”

38

And so it was done. And rising in the night, wringing out the fleece, he filled a vessel with the dew.

39

And again he said to God: “Let not your fury be enkindled against me, if I test once more, seeking a sign in the fleece. I pray that only the fleece may be dry, and all the ground may be wet with dew.”

40

And that night, God did as he had requested. And it was dry only on the fleece, and there was dew on all the ground.

Judges 6:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 6:38 say?
Judges 6:38 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And so it was done. And rising in the night, wringing out the fleece, he filled a vessel with the dew. ”
Where is Judges 6:38 in the Bible?
Judges 6:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 6, verse 38.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 6:38.
What translation should I read Judges 6:38 in?
Judges 6:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 6:38?
Judges 6:38 reads (CPDV): “And so it was done. And rising in the night, wringing out the fleece, he filled a vessel with the dew. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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